The heat factor in these stuffed rocoto peppers can be very high, but the other ingredients will temper it somewhat. Serve it with hot slices of fresh corn and rounds of sweet potatoes.
Grilled Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Because scallops cook so quickly, they’re ideal for cold weather cooking. Try to get day boat or dry-packed scallops (scallops that haven’t been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) which causes the scallops to absorb water increasing the weight and the price of the scallop). “Enhanced” scallops won’t sear properly due to the excess liquid. Grilled Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper …
Pork Colombo from Martinique
This recipe, curried with colombo paste, illustrates the Bengal influence in Martinique, particulary the northern part of the island. Why the Bengalis named their curry after Colombo, so far from Calcutta, is not known.
Spaghetti con Peperoni Cruschi
A specialty of the southern Italian Basilicata region are their mild, bright red Peperoni di Senise. Once dried, they are used ground as a mild but flavorful powder, but also fried until crispy, then called “Peperoni Cruschi” (pronounced crusskee).
Marvelous Mixiotes
Being raised in northern Mexico, I had never heard of mixiotes until I was about 28 years old when I moved to Mexico City.
Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor are the best introduction to tacos to a rookie. They’re very popular on the street and easy to make at home. So far no one that I offered them to has disliked them. In the absence of a vertical grill, use a horizontal grill and cook in low heat. Tacos al Pastor Print Recipe Heat Scale: Mild …
Pomegranate Chicken
Spicy pomegranate chicken has been done in more ways than a bad sitcom or a Hallmark movie. It’s just a great basis for experimentation.